Rawalpindi Police, acting on directives from City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani, arrested seven individuals involved in supplying kites and dangerous string in multiple operations.
The raids targeted suppliers in various areas, resulting in the seizure of 3,100 kites and 12 spools of metallic or chemical-coated string, often used in the prohibited activity.
Breakdown of Seizures and Strict Enforcement Ratta Amral Police apprehended two suspects, recovering 2,250 kites and four spools. Taxila Police detained one supplier with 400 kites and two spools, while Wah Cantt Police arrested three individuals, seizing 200 kites and five spools.
Gujar Khan Police nabbed one person with 250 kites and one spool. Separate cases have been registered against all accused. A police spokesman emphasized that kite flying is a non-bailable offence, labeling it a “bloody sport” due to risks of injury or death from sharp strings.
Authorities vowed no leniency, stating participants and suppliers “would not escape the law.” This action aligns with Punjab’s longstanding ban on kite flying, enacted to prevent accidents during festivals like Basant, where deadly string battles have caused fatalities, including throat injuries and electrocutions.